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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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